Belgium Leopold III 25 Centimes

History

25 Centimes 1938-1939, KM# 114, Belgium, Leopold III

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Leopold III (1901–1983) reigned as King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951, when he abdicated in favour of the heir apparent, his son Baudouin. From 1944 until 1950, Leopold's brother, Charles, served as prince regent while Leopold was declared incompetent to rule. In 1950, the debate about whether Leopold could resume his royal duties provoked a political crisis known as the Royal Question.

Engraver: Oscar Jespers

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Belgium Monogram, signature Leopold III of Belgium Crowned monogram of Leopold III, date below. Some monarchies never had a physical crown, just a heraldic representation, as in the constitutional kingdom of Belgium. 1939
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Coat of arms Belgian municipality Coats of arms of Brussels (left), Mons (middle) and Bruges (right) surrounded by bilingual legends (French on the left, Flemish on the right). Value and engraver's initials below. BELGIQUE-BELGIE 25c O.JESPERS
Edge	Plain